Daniel Patrick Noel

Daniel Noel, 47, of Spring Creek, died on August 12, 2010 in a tragic mine accident. Dan was born on October 6, 1962 in Tucson, AZ to Don and Elaine Noel. He was baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was raised in Tucson, graduating from Rincon High. Following graduation, Dan entered the U.S. Army and his service included the demilitarized zone in Korea.

Everyone knew Dan as a jokester and a great husband and father to his children. In his spare time, Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and building race cars. Dan worked for Asarco at the Mission Complex in Arizona for 17 years and was most recently employed by Barrick Goldstrike for 7 years.

Daniel was preceded in death by his nephew , Dylan Noel, uncles, Dick Lohmann, Ron Lohmann and David Noel, as well as maternal grandparents, Eberhard and Evelyn Lohmann and paternal grandparents, Paul and Emma Noel.

Survivors include his wife, Carla, of the family home in Spring Creek, as well as his children, Danny – age 4 and Mariah – age 10, of the family home, and son, Anthony – age 21, of Tucson. He is also survived by his parents, Don and Elaine of Tucson, brother – Dean (Ruth) and nephews Dean and Drake of Chandler, AZ, brother – Dwayne and nephew Andrew of Tucson, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dan will be greatly missed by his many, special friends and his dog, Missy.

A memorial service will be held at East Lawn Palms Chapel, 5801 E. Grant Road, Saturday, August 28, 2010. Please bring your stories and memories to share. Immediately following the service, a gathering for Dan’s friends and family will be held at the Sheraton Hotel & Suites, 5151 E. Grant Road.